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Advanced Diploma in Spa and Salon Management at Isa Carstens Academy (Pty) Ltd

Isa Carstens Academy (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

Distance-learning Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7, 120 credits, SAQA ID 124612) bridging technical expertise and managerial competence in the wellness sector for professionals, graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: January & July  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects: Marketing, Public Relations & Social Media; Financial Management; Retail Management; Leadership; Operational Management; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Research Methodology & Project.

Career pathways

Spa or salon manager, entrepreneur or small business owner, business consultant, new business developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of: a three-year Diploma in Somatology (minimum 365 credits, NQF Level 6) or equivalent; or a relevant NQF Level 7 Bachelor's degree (e.g. Hospitality, Tourism or Business Administration). RPL and five years' relevant industry experience also considered. Applicants must have completed an NQF Level 6 qualification with Business Practice or Business Management at exit level; admission subject to Senate approval.

ZAR 60,750 for the whole programme (2027). Full-time (1 year) tuition fee on the cash-in-full option. Excludes R5 500 non-refundable reservation fee. A 10-instalment option totals R73 000 including the reservation fee; part-time tuition is R30 375 per year. Source

Advanced Diploma in Dermal Aesthetics starts on 25 January 2027.

Advanced Diploma in Spa and Salon Management intakes in January and July (semester 1 starts 25 January 2027; semester 2 starts 5 July 2027).

Applications for Advanced Diploma in Dermal Aesthetics opened on 1 July 2026 and close on 30 September 2026; successful applicants are informed in October and must pay the reservation fee within two weeks.

Applications are completed online on the academy website; 2027 fees are payable on or before 7 January 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://isacarstens.ac.za/registrations/

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